Ruyi Ring

Ning Fengzhi heard his daughter's words, but an indescribable bitter smile appeared on his face.

How could he not have hoped for it?

Especially when his daughter had brought back the Aromatic Silk Beauty and told him that her Martial Soul had evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

A spark of hope had once ignited within him as well.

Perhaps he, Ning Fengzhi, could also take the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda a step further and evolve it into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

After consuming that Immortal Herb, he had indeed felt its immense medicinal power cleansing his body, and his Soul Power had improved.

His Martial Soul had ultimately evolved into the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

His cultivation, which had stagnated for many years, had faintly begun to loosen. Seizing the opportunity, he successfully absorbed his Eighth Soul Ring and became a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse.

But... that was all.

The evolution he had imagined never occurred.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had not broken through that shackle and transformed into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Ning Fengzhi gently patted Ning Rongrong's hand. His tone was gentle, yet it carried a trace of unconcealed melancholy.

"Rongrong, I understand your intentions. The evolved Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is certainly a top-tier Martial Soul and exceedingly rare, but when it comes to being 'unique' and 'special,' perhaps... it still falls somewhat short."

"After consuming the Immortal Herb, I was fortunate enough to break through to Soul Douluo, and my Martial Soul improved as well. But in the end, it still failed to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"I fear this Ranking List has nothing to do with me."

He raised his head, his gaze once more falling upon the magnificent Sky Screen outside the hall. The wisdom and calmness he usually possessed returned to his eyes.

At that moment, the Golden Light on the Sky Screen surged violently once more.

Information for a new ranking began to gather.

Everyone's attention was immediately drawn back to it.

A new rank and its information slowly emerged.

[Special Martial Soul Ranking, Eighth Place: Ruyi Ring!]

Another Martial Soul no one had ever heard of!

Everyone focused intently on its description.

[Ruyi Ring, a mutated Martial Soul. Born into the Clear Sky Sect, the number one sect in the world, the inheritor should have possessed the top-tier Tool Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer. Yet, during awakening at the age of six, it underwent a unique mutation and became the Ruyi Ring. Its appearance is splendid, its ring body shimmering with flowing light—neither quite gold nor jade.]

[Its special qualities are as follows: First, it is the only known case on the Douluo Continent of a non-Assault Type Tool Martial Soul mutating from the Clear Sky Hammer, with both its form and function undergoing fundamental changes. Second, upon awakening, it possessed an Innate Domain—the Noble Ring.]

[Martial Soul restriction: Due to the unique nature of the Martial Soul, the Ruyi Ring cannot receive any Soul Rings, causing its bearer's Soul Power to remain permanently at level nine, unable to break through level ten and become a Soul Master. This restriction is extremely rare in the history of Martial Souls on the Douluo Continent.]

[Bearer: Tang Yuehua, Master of Moonlight Pavilion]

[Reward: Soul Power Increased by One Level, partial removal of Martial Soul restrictions (can cultivate to the Soul King realm and attach a maximum of five Soul Rings)]

As soon as this ranking appeared, the continent erupted into an uproar once more!

"It mutated from the Clear Sky Hammer? The Clear Sky Sect has a Martial Soul like this?"

"It comes with an Innate Domain? Heavens, even Titled Douluo may not possess such an ability!"

"It can't attach Soul Rings? Its Soul Power stays at level nine for life? This... no matter how powerful the domain is, what use is it if she can't cultivate?"

"The reward removed part of the restriction, allowing her to cultivate to Soul King. Doesn't that mean Tang Yuehua turned misfortune into fortune?"

The discussion centered on the Clear Sky Sect mutation, the Innate Domain, and the inability to cultivate.

For someone possessing such a miraculous domain to be unable to cultivate because of Martial Soul restrictions was truly regrettable.

The Sky Screen's reward had undoubtedly given her new hope.

Heaven Dou City, Moonlight Pavilion.

Inside an elegant room on the top floor, brimming with artistic refinement.

A graceful and noble beauty in palace robes, with a temperament as gentle and warm as jade, stood quietly by the window and gazed up at the Ranking List in the sky.

She was Tang Yuehua.

When she saw her own name and Martial Soul appear upon the Sky Screen.

Especially the descriptions, "unable to attach Soul Rings" and "Soul Power permanently at level nine."

Even her beautiful eyes, which seemed capable of accepting all things and soothing all emotions, could not help rippling with complex feelings.

For decades, she had long accepted this reality and used her unique domain to establish Moonlight Pavilion in Heaven Dou City.

She taught noble children etiquette and the arts, realizing her own worth in another way.

But deep down, who had never desired power, the ability to cultivate, and the ability to control their own fate?

"Boom!"

The instant the Golden Light of the Heavenly Dao's reward crossed space and merged into her body, Tang Yuehua's delicate body trembled slightly.

The level-nine bottleneck that had plagued her for decades, as unbreakable as an iron wall, instantly loosened and collapsed!

Her Soul Power directly broke through to level ten!

Moreover, she could clearly feel the invisible shackle within her body that had prevented her from absorbing Soul Rings.

Though it still remained, it had loosened considerably, as if a crack had opened in it.

She gently raised her hand, and her magnificent Ruyi Ring Martial Soul emerged in her palm. Its flowing light glittered brilliantly, seeming even more lively than before.

"Soul King... it's enough... truly enough..."

She murmured softly, her voice carrying a trace of choked emotion, but even more relief and joy.

To her, this was already an immense blessing.

Big Dipper Academy.

Lu Xiao looked at the Sky Screen's introduction of the Ruyi Ring, and a trace of admiration flashed through his eyes.

"Ruyi Ring, Noble Ring... mutated from the most powerful Assault Type Tool Martial Soul in the world into a purely supportive domain-type Martial Soul."

He nodded slightly.

"This domain has great use in cultivation and in governing the realm alike."

Li Bai took a swig of wine and clicked his tongue in amazement. "A Martial Soul as domineering and fierce as the Clear Sky Hammer actually mutated into such a peaceful and tranquil domain. The wonders of creation truly know no bounds."

"This domain shares a few similarities with my Green Lotus Sword Intent. Both can cleanse the dust from one's heart, though their purposes differ."

Spirit Hall, Pope's Palace.

Bibi Dong sat high upon her throne, looking at Tang Yuehua's information with a hint of scrutiny beneath her indifferent gaze.

"Clear Sky Sect, Tang Yuehua..."

Her red lips parted slightly, and no emotion could be heard in her voice.

"A cripple unable to cultivate, relying on an Innate Domain to build connections in Heaven Dou City. Now she has gained a fortunate opportunity."

"Soul King... hmph, an ant is still an ant."

She did not take Tang Yuehua too seriously.

Even with her restrictions partially lifted, she could only cultivate to Soul King. Before the colossal entity that was Spirit Hall, she remained insignificant.

Her gaze was directed more toward the higher ranks of the Ranking List as she waited for Martial Souls that might pose a threat to Spirit Hall to appear.

Just as all sides were engaged in endless discussion over the Ruyi Ring Martial Soul, the Golden Light of the Sky Screen flashed again, and the information for seventh place began to gather.

This time, the Golden Light seemed to gather somewhat more slowly.

At last, the text became completely clear.

[Special Martial Soul Ranking, Seventh Place: Soft Bone Rabbit!]

Seeing this name, many people's first reaction was confusion.

Soft Bone Rabbit?

It seemed to be merely a relatively common low-level Soul Beast.

Though renowned for its flexibility, as a Martial Soul, it did not seem particularly "special" or "unique," did it?